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Causes of the War
Dynastic Disputes: Edward III vs. Philip VI.
The Death of Charles IV (1328)
Louis IX, known as St. Louis, was beloved for his piety and justice, but his descendants were less popular due to heavy taxes and
neglect of fairness. His grandsons,Philippe III and IV, had no male heirs, leading to a dispute over succession between Philippe of
Valois and Edward III of England. This conflict ignited the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
Territorial Conflicts: England controlled regions in France, like Aquitaine, which France sought to reclaim.
Economic Rivalry: Both nations competed over trade routes and control of prosperous regions, especially
Flanders.